How is the Conservation Officer Service changing the way it responds to reports of human-wildlife conflict from what it has done in the past?
Historically, officers gave information to 75 per cent of callers, and attended 25 per cent of human-wildlife conflict reports. Now, officers will no longer respond to reports when there is no threat to human safety or to livestock, or when there is minor property damage. In 2002/3, we estimate that 80 per cent of callers will receive information, and officers will attend the remaining 20 per cent of incidents reported.
